I Am a Leader: A 90-day Leadership Course for Kids by Peter J. Liang, founder of the Leadership4Kids program, is a journal intended for boys and girls aged 8 to 12. Focused on developing the leadership skills and self-awareness of youngsters, the page-a-day entries that...

Once a Girl, Always a Boy: A Family Memoir of a Transgender Journey is a nonfiction memoir written by Jo Ivester and based on the video journals of her son, Jeremy Ivester. Jo and her husband, Jon, were not at all surprised when their third...

The award-winning Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging by Julie Ryan McGue is a compelling, poignant memoir about the search for truth and belonging. The premise is right out of a Lifetime movie. The author is a twin who is adopted,...

Charlie Enzo is a very active sheepadoodle puppy. The first family to adopt Charlie Enzo didn’t have time for him and he was often left alone to entertain himself. Finally, a fur-ever family was found, but it was way across the country from his first...

The Rules of a Big Boss: A book of self-love by Haelee P. Moone is an engaging and thought-provoking book that works as a handy manual for readers who want to build their self-esteem and self-confidence. Many of us struggle with who we are and...

Life for a lonely spinster in the Victorian era could potentially stretch on endlessly into oblivion. It wasn’t a cheerful thought for Victoria Kavanagh. Already in her twenties when her father passes away (her mother passed away when she was younger), Victoria has given up...

In Search of a Way Out: A True Story of Bullying, Depression, and A Journey toward Hope by Bobby Straus is a non-fiction, inspirational, and motivational book in which the author shares his story from living in a mental and emotional prison to finding real,...

The Rules of a Little Boss: A Book of Self-love is written by eighth-grader Haelee P. Moone, who wants to encourage much younger kids to appreciate and stand up for themselves. The wonderful illustrations by artist Arsalan are bright and show the points Haelee is...

The war was on in the late 60s, and Katya had it rough. Katya was a Polish girl from a traditional family that didn’t value female education. She also lived in a state that suppressed women’s rights to decide what happens to their bodies. Katya...

Life took a new turn for Ryan Rae Harbuck when she suffered a car accident that landed her in the hospital, unable to move around like she used to. As she learned to see herself through a new lens, Ryan experienced different challenges, including having...

What is your specific health goal and what are you willing to do to reach your mark? Tough questions? Well, we always need a plan in life, that is if we want to live a healthy, sustainable life. Simple S.A.L.A.D.S.: A Salad Recipe Book with...

What a Trip: A Novel by Susen Edwards is a well-crafted coming-of-age tale with solid characters and a gripping plot. Character-focused, the story follows Fiona who is going through a turbulent period in her life, still figuring out what is best for her. She is...

Consciousness in a Nutshell by Jay Nelson and Lindy Nelson is a powerful creative nonfiction book in the guise of a memoir. It delves deep into psychonautical explorations that address consciousness and what it means to be alive. It is one of those rare, brilliant...

Tales from a Lady’s Bower, edited by Isabella Berdyna Zysk, commences with “The Tale of Lindy and Kenric” in which two people discover feelings based on compatibility. “The Tale of Edmund and Ellinor” shows two teens who are reluctant to marry brought together later in...

"Are You a N****r or a Doctor?" is about the first 39 years of the life of a retired anesthesiologist, Dr. Otto Stallworth. He was born, raised, and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, with his stories spanning at least three decades. His tale started during...

Lacinda the Lion is a Super Youneek Beast by Beth Davis is a heartwarming and empowering children's book that addresses the important themes of overcoming challenges and embracing one's unique qualities. Through an enchanting narrative, the book encourages young readers to celebrate their individuality while...

Murder and a Midnight Swim (A Marriage of Greed, Deceit, and Murder) by Jimmy Ray Conner is a murder mystery that would appeal to adult mystery lovers who enjoy romances that feature an older character. Madelyn is a wealthy widow searching for a new love...

In response to her reaction during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Amelia Burke-Garcia wrote Communicating Through a Pandemic to relate her experience. As she and her team developed How Right Now during a project for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, she heard distressing and uplifting...

Memoir of a Misfit Chef: A Rise from the Ashes by Paul Alvero chronicles the author's journey from a self-proclaimed "misfit" in a small Minnesota town to a chef working in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Las Vegas. The narrative begins with his childhood marked by...

"This is the happiest story in the world with the saddest ending." Elizabeth McCracken courageously shares her pain at giving birth to a stillborn child and the joy at the birth of a healthy child.

Pregnancy was a happy time for the couple. When Pudding was...